Which size is right for your space?

• Living room (above sofa): 48x32 for visual balance
• Bedroom (above headboard): 36x24 or 48x32
• Dining room: 36x24 or 48x32, depending on wall size
• Home office or den: 30x20 or 36x24
• Large foyer or entryway: 48x32—go bold where first impressions matter
• Hallway, bathroom, or gallery wall: 18x12 or 24x16

When in doubt, go bigger than you think—undersized art is the most common mistake. The print should fill about ⅔ the width of the furniture beneath it.

Want to see it on your wall before you order? Use the Live Preview AR button on any print to view it in your actual space using your phone or tablet camera.

The photograph "IC 1396 The Elephant Trunk Nebula" reveals a stunning cosmic landscape, showcasing the intricate dance of gas and dust in this emission nebula. The dense, dark filaments create a striking silhouette against the vibrant glow of ionized gases, hinting at the birthplaces of future stars. Captured with care, this image highlights the 20 light-year-long column of interstellar material that gives the nebula its evocative name, inviting contemplation of the vastness of space.

In this piece, the bluish cavity at the center contrasts beautifully with the surrounding elements, drawing the eye into the depths of the cosmos. Each detail reflects a moment of wonder, a reminder of the beauty that exists beyond our world. The process of capturing this photograph involved meticulous planning and a deep appreciation for the celestial wonders that surround us.

Imagine this photograph gracing your decor, bringing a touch of the universe into your space. Its rich colors and intricate details can serve as a focal point, sparking conversations and inspiring curiosity about the cosmos.

Explore the full experience of "IC 1396 The Elephant Trunk Nebula" in my online gallery, and consider how this piece can enhance your collection.

NOTE:

The majority of photographs of nebula are in a false color palette. False-color photographs of nebulae are essentially color (RGB) photographs whose color channels have been mapped to specific emission lines. In these images, each color can represent a specific element. In other words, a false-color image of a nebula tells us exactly what it’s made of. There are many emission lines, but the three most photographed by astronomers are hydrogen-alpha, oxygen-III and sulfur-II. These emission lines are captured by using narrowband filters which only let through the light at very specific wavelengths, typically most of my photographs are taken with filters allowing a bandwidth of 3µm.

Mapping Hα, O-III and S-II to red, green and blue is problematic when two of them are red, one is blue/green, and none is pure blue. Astronomers deal with this by using false color — one or more of these elements is going to have to take a hit for the team and take on an unnatural hue. The Hubble palette assigns red to S-II, green to Hα, and blue to O-III: red is accurate, green and blue are false. This photograph uses the Hubble color palette, hence the golds and blues you find in the photograph.